Gardeners' Notes:

I fell in love with the Tequila Sunrise colors at the garden center but this plant did not keep its color well throughout the season. Most of the flowers were ended up being a dark, solid magenta shade, with no hint of yellow/orange. Occasionally I'd get one or two flowers on it that looked like the variety was supposed to. Not sure if it was an issue of too much light (it was in full sun) or the warmer than average summer or if it was just a quirk of that plant. It had good foliage, no insects, and was filled with flowers all season, just not the right color.

Those that I have found at the nurseries are very dramatic as a hanging basket or understory for other plants.

My one complaint is that they are difficult to find in the N.O. and Metairie area.

One of the seed companies want $12 for about 6 seeds, and when postage is added it is close to $20, Too pricey. I would like to know where I can go that has a selection. I am really interested in putting a red one as an understory for a Bottle Brush.